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What are rapid covid tests?
The use of rapid antigen tests for diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is a key element of COVID-19 prevention and detection.
Last updated on 27 Apr 2023
To do a COVID-19 antibody test, typically a phlebotomist takes a blood sample. It's taken by a finger prick or by drawing blood from a vein in your arm. Then the sample goes to a lab for investigation whether you have developed antibodies against the COVID-19 virus. You can now order the test from Apollo24/7 Lab Test.
Last updated on 09 May 2023
Polymerase chain reaction also known as PCR is a laboratory technique for rapidly producing millions to billions of copies of a specific segment of DNA, which can then be used to detect DNA and RNA.
For a virus like the COVID-19 virus to be detected early in the body using real time RT PCR, scientists need to convert the RNA to DNA. This is a process called 'reverse transcription
No they cannot tell if you have covid 19 in the past. One can do an antibody test
No, it is not nesscary to get a Covid 19 infection testing every week.
Covid 19 RTPCR, SARS- CoV-2
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